In ancient times the peoples of Central Asia and China considered natural phenomena a reaction of the Heaven to their deeds. The article introduces the unique Manchu manuscript from the Gest Library, Princeton University, which deals with the interpretation of celestial signs. Since the manuscript is written entirely in Manchu, similar Chinese texts on solar and lunar omens are presented as well.
An extended meeting of the Academic Council will be held at 14:00 on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Six talks will be given on the topic of “Oriental studies: teachers and students”.
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